These are the best beaches in Canada in January, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
January has average maximum temperatures of 7°C (45°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.4 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 20.2 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Sidney Spit. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Sidney Spit for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 6°C (43°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 23% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 5.2cm (2.0inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Qualicam Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Qualicam Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 7°C (45°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 23% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 4.1cm (1.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 18.3 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Boundary Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Boundary Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 6.1cm (2.4inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 18 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Botanical Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Botanical Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 7°C (44°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.4 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 8.1cm (3.2inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 17.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in McNeill Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in McNeill Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 7°C (44°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.4 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 8.1cm (3.2inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 17.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Clover Point Park Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Clover Point Park Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 5°C (41°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Buttle Lake. Sea temperatures are a cold 0°C (32°F). January is too cold for swimming in Buttle Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 7°C (45°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 14.8cm (5.8inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 18.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Long Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 8°C (47°F). January is too cold for swimming in Long Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 7°C (45°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 14.8cm (5.8inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 18.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Wickaninnish Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 8°C (47°F). January is too cold for swimming in Wickaninnish Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 14.8cm (5.8inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 18.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Sooke Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Sooke Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 14.8cm (5.8inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 18.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in French Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in French Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 14.8cm (5.8inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 18.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Mystic Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Mystic Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 14.8cm (5.8inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 18.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in China Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in China Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 1°C (33°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 24% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.1 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Osoyoos Lake. Sea temperatures are a cold 0°C (32°F). January is too cold for swimming in Osoyoos Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of -4°C (25°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 24% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Georgian Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 4°C (39°F). January is too cold for swimming in Georgian Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of -4°C (25°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 24% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.8cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Cyprus Lake. Sea temperatures are a cold 4°C (39°F). January is too cold for swimming in Cyprus Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of -8°C (18°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 30% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Lake Luise. Sea temperatures are a cold 0°C (32°F). January is too cold for swimming in Lake Luise for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of -8°C (18°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 30% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Moraine Lake. Sea temperatures are a cold 0°C (32°F). January is too cold for swimming in Moraine Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 1°C (34°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 24% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.1 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 8.7cm (3.4inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 19.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Chance Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 1°C (33°F). January is too cold for swimming in Chance Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 6°C (43°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 21% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 26.4cm (10.4inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are 20.3 days with some rainfall so there are few clear days to enjoy the beach.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Sunset Beach Park. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Sunset Beach Park for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of 6°C (43°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 21% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 26.4cm (10.4inches) making it quite rainy but mostly with moderate showers. There are 20.3 days with some rainfall so there are few clear days to enjoy the beach.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Kitsilano Beach Park. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Kitsilano Beach Park for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of -3°C (26°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 27% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 5.7cm (2.2inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 15.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Patricia Lake. Sea temperatures are a cold 0°C (32°F). January is too cold for swimming in Patricia Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of -8°C (18°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 30% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.6 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 4.1cm (1.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Pukaskwa National Park. Sea temperatures are a cold 4°C (39°F). January is too cold for swimming in Pukaskwa National Park for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
January has average maximum temperatures of -13°C (10°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 25% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.6 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 4.8cm (1.9inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 2.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Kathleen Lake. Sea temperatures are a cold 7°C (45°F). January is too cold for swimming in Kathleen Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
